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Nigerian power companies owe $2bn to banks
Nigerian electric workers suspend strike after country plunges into darkness
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) aborted a one-day strike part way through following a meeting with the country’s Minister of labour and employment.
Nigeria’s BEDC Electricity Plc posts loss following business dispute
The restructuring and takeover of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has led to a monthly loss of NGN750mn ($1.78mn), the company’s Managing Director Funke Osibudu has revealed.
Norwegian green energy producer Magnora secures environmental approval for 260MW solar project in South Africa
Côte d'Ivoire makes deal with China for new biomass energy plant
The Ivorian government has awarded the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) a contract to build a biomass energy plant to help the country achieve their renewable energy targets.
Uganda to import emergency power from Kenya, implement load shedding due to hydropower plant suspension
Uganda will start scheduled power cuts across the country after a major #hydropower plant suspended operations, following flooding. #bne #EmergingMarkets
South African coal miner Seriti cements green ambitions with $55mn investment in wind, solar developer Windlab Africa
Major South African coal supplier Seriti Resources (Seriti) has entered into an agreement to acquire a major stake in renewable energies company Windlab Africa for $55mn.
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